彩 (cǎi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 彩 (cǎi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 彩 (cǎi) means "color / prize". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 彡.

Q: How do you write 彩 stroke by stroke?

彩 has 11 strokes. The radical is 彡. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 彩 and 㣎?

彩 (cǎi) and 㣎 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 彩?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 彡. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 彩?

Common words containing 彩 include: 彩色 (cǎi sè) — color / multi-colored; 彩虹 (cǎi hóng) — rainbow; 精彩 (jīng cǎi) — Wonderful; brilliant; splendid..

How to Write 彩

The character 彩 (cǎi) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 彡 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

彩 is pronounced cǎi in Mandarin Chinese. It means color / prize.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 彩 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 彩

彩色 cǎi sè

color / multi-colored

彩虹 cǎi hóng

rainbow

精彩 jīng cǎi

Wonderful; brilliant; splendid.

Example Sentences

我喜欢彩色照片。

wǒ xǐ huān cǎi sè zhào piān

I like color photos.

天上有一道彩虹。

tiān shàng yǒu yī dào cǎi hóng

There is a rainbow in the sky.

这场电影很精彩。

zhè chǎng diàn yǐng hěn jīng cǎi

This movie is wonderful.

Similar Characters

㣎 mù

彦 yàn

彧 yù

Practice Writing 彩 (cǎi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 彩

What does 彩 (cǎi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 彩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 彩 and 㣎?

What mistakes do learners make writing 彩?

What common words use 彩?

How to Write 彩 (cǎi)